The Child Thou Gavest Me (1921)
The drama of a faithful wife; yet a secret mother told with true artistry and crowned with a climax of vibrant power.
On her wedding day, Norma Huntley wants to tell Edward Berkley, her husband-to-be, her secret -- that she mothered a child out of wedlock which subsequently died. Her mother forbids her to reveal this. Only moments after the ceremony, it is discovered that the child, now three, is actually alive. Berkley, incensed at this turn of events, agrees to adopt the child and remain married for appearance's sake -- but when he finds the father, he will kill him.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: August 20, 1921
Cast
- Barbara Castleton - Norma Huntley
- Adele Farrington - Her Mother
- Winter Hall - Her Father
- Lewis Stone - Edward Berkeley
- William Desmond - Tom Marshall
- Richard Headrick - Bobby
- Mary Elizabeth Forbes - Governess
- Lucille Ricksen
Screenplay
Editing: Madge Tyrone
Production: John M. Stahl Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Child Thou Gavest Me about?
- On her wedding day, Norma Huntley wants to tell Edward Berkley, her husband-to-be, her secret -- that she mothered a child out of wedlock which subsequently died. Her mother forbids her to reveal this. Only moments after the ceremony, it is discovered that the child, now three, is actually alive. Berkley, incensed at this turn of events, agrees to adopt the child and remain married for appearance's sake -- but when he finds the father, he will kill him.
- Who directed The Child Thou Gavest Me?
- The Child Thou Gavest Me was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in The Child Thou Gavest Me?
- The Child Thou Gavest Me stars Barbara Castleton, Adele Farrington, Winter Hall, Lewis Stone, William Desmond, Richard Headrick.
- How long is The Child Thou Gavest Me?
- The Child Thou Gavest Me has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Child Thou Gavest Me?
- The Child Thou Gavest Me is a Drama film.
- Where was The Child Thou Gavest Me produced?
- The Child Thou Gavest Me was produced in United States of America.